Tom Dupuy

Tom Dupuy, born in Gap in the Hautes-Alpes region of France, started playing poker at the age of 18. His early years were marked by online play, where a breakthrough win of €4,000 in an online tournament provided the seed money to build his bankroll. As he told local media, “This money allowed me to lose – to better learn and progress.”

In 2023, at age 25, Dupuy qualified for the biggest tournament in poker: the $10,000 buy-in Main Event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. He earned his seat through online satellites, spending months preparing with live tournaments as practice. “I’m not an amateur, but not yet a professional,” he said ahead of the trip. The Main Event offered a potential $10 million first prize, and Dupuy described his participation as a season-defining opportunity.

Dupuy played the first three days of the 2023 WSOP Main Event. After Day 1, he called it “a crazy day.” By Day 3, he had adjusted his strategy: “I played tighter to preserve my chips and secure qualification.” His goal was to finish among the top 1,507 players to cash. While no further results were reported, his disciplined approach was widely noted.

• SISMIX Winamax Main Event (May 29, 2024): 36th place out of 2,736 players, earning €2,895.
• TexaPoker Series High Roller €500 (March 12, 2022): 13th place out of 111 players, earning €1,080.

These results reflect his growing presence in the European live circuit, particularly in high-field events.

Dupuy describes himself as a self-employed businessman when it comes to poker, meticulously tracking profitability, losses, and bankroll management. His style is cautious and strategic, emphasizing probability and opponent reads over reckless aggression. In high-stakes settings like the WSOP, he prioritizes chip preservation and patience. He believes continuous learning and emotional control are essential for long-term success.

Though still early in his career, Tom Dupuy represents the modern grind: an online-qualified player stepping onto the world’s biggest stage. His journey from Gap to Las Vegas inspires aspiring French players, showing that dedication and smart bankroll management can open doors to elite competition. As he continues to accumulate live cashes, he remains a figure to watch in the European poker scene.